Phrase guide

sugar up

verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To ingest a large amount of sugar, e.g. in candy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

Examples

  • The kids sugared up good last night.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To add sugar to (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • I sugared up your coffee.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To give sugary foods to others to eat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • Please don't sugar up the kids tonight.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To flirt with and give signals of romantic intent for the purposes of seduction

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • She's been sugaring him up for months.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To make (something) more attractive; to touch up to add appeal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • I sugared up my stories to get those guys on my side.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

Synonym of suck up (to adulate or flatter).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive

Examples

  • I don't wanna have to sugar up to Mr. Snyder.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: suck up

Antonyms: none provided

History

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